What are some of the reasons you would need a podiatrist?

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Some people see podiatrists for feet and ankle problems, including diabetic foot care and injuries, according to WebMD. Patients may go to a podiatrist for diagnoses and treatments that may include surgical procedures.

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People go to podiatrists for foot problems such as corns, warts, bunions and hammer toes, explains WebMD. Other issues that send patients to podiatrists include heel pain, ingrown toenails, blisters and athlete's foot. Patients also go to podiatrists to have surgeries to relieve heel spurs, and even to receive physical therapy. Podiatrists can fit patients with protective or corrective footwear and footwear inserts to redistribute body weight, allowing feet to heal, according to the California Podiatric Medical Association.